Olympus 5050 C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB)
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DIGITAL CAMERA C-5050ZOOM REFERENCE MANUAL CAMERA OPERATION MANUAL Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions. DIGITAL CAMERA - PC CONNECTION OPERATION MANUAL Explanation of how to download images between your digital camera and PC. - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 2
DIGITAL CAMERA C-5050ZOOM REFERENCE MANUAL Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. We recommend - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 3
in USA Declaration of Conformity Model Number : C-5050ZOOM Trade Name : OLYMPUS Responsible Party : Olympus America Inc. Address : 2 Corporate Center Drive, . • The standards for camera file systems referred to in this manual are the "Design Rule for Camera File System/DCF" standards - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 4
shot using various effects or for fine-tuning the settings. For playing back and arranging pictures Settings that make the camera easier to operate. Printing pictures Troubleshooting and other information Contents Names of parts Getting started P.4 P.10 1 P.20 Shooting and playback basics P.39 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 5
of parts 10 Camera 10 Control panel indications 13 Monitor indications 15 Memory gauge 18 Battery check 18 How to use this manual 19 1 Getting started 20 Attaching the strap 20 Loading the batteries 21 Selecting optional batteries or an AC adapter 23 Inserting a card 25 Card basics - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 6
Zoom 50 Using the optical zoom 50 Using the digital zoom 51 Viewing still pictures 53 Quick View 54 Viewing movies 55 Protecting pictures 57 Erasing pictures (Single-frame erase 58 3 Mode dial and direct button functions 59 Mode dial 59 Setting Menus 74 5 Flash 79 Flash shooting 79 5 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 7
flash 86 Using commercially available external flashes 88 Compatible commercially available external flashes. . . . . 89 Using a slave flash mode 90 6 Advanced shooting 91 Aperture priority shooting 91 Shutter priority shooting 92 Manual -timer shooting 109 Remote control shooting 110 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 8
Contents FUNCTION - Adding special effects to pictures 121 Recording sound with still pictures 122 Recording sound with movies 124 7 Adjusting the image quality and exposure 125 Record mode 125 Selecting a record mode 127 3:2 Resolution 129 ENLARGE SIZE 129 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 9
155 RAW editing 156 Editing movies 158 Creating an index 158 Editing a movie 160 Copying pictures 162 All-frame erase 163 9 Useful functions 164 All Reset - Saving the camera's settings 164 Custom button 166 Setting the custom button 167 Using the custom button 168 Shortcut 169 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 10
List of factory default settings 218 List of items by shooting mode 221 Camera maintenance 224 Specifications 225 Glossary of terms 227 index 231 Indications used in this manual l Note Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction or operational problems. Also warns of - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 11
Names of parts Camera Flash P.79 Control panel P.13 Self-timer/Remote control lamp P.109, 110 Hot shoe P.86 AF illuminator P.99 Microphone 124, 153 Strap eyelet P.122, P.20 Remote control receiver P.110 Lens 10 A/V OUT jack (MONO) P.151 USB connector DC-IN jack P.23 Connector cover P.23, 151 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 12
Monitor Power switch P.31 Jog dial P.63 Monitor button (Quick View ) P.42, 54 Speaker P.185 Card cover P.26 Card access lamp P.40 Arrow pad ( ) OK/Menu button ( ) Card button (CF/xD•SM) P.15, 43 P.53, 69 P.69 P.29 Battery compartment cover P.21 Battery compartment lock P.21 Tripod socket 11 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 13
Shutter button Zoom lever (T/W· P.50, 147, 148 P.40 ) Custom button ( P.166 Print button ( ) ) P.197 Mode dial P.59 Self-timer/Remote control button ( ) P.109, 110 Rotation button ( ) P.152 Metering button ( ) P.102 Protect button ( ) P.57 Diopter adjustment dial P.38 Flash mode button - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 14
Control panel indications Names of parts Items Indications 1 Battery check , 2 Shutter speed 2ooo (1/2000 sec.), 2.5'' 3 Aperture value F1.8 4 Exposure compensation +2.0, +1.0, 0.0, -1.0, -2.0 Flash intensity control 5 Macro mode Manual focus Super macro mode Super macro MF mode (Lights) - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 15
Names of parts Items 12 Record mode 13 Noise reduction 14 AE lock AE memory 15 Metering 16 ISO 17 White balance 18 Selected card 19 Number of storable still pictures/Seconds remaining Error code Indications RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ (SQ1, SQ2) NR AEL AEL , ISO WB , , 30 -E- Ref. Page P.125 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 16
Names of parts Still picture Movie Items 1 Shooting mode 2 Shutter speed 3 Aperture value 4 Exposure compensation Exposure differential 5 Battery check 6 Green lamp 7 Flash stand-by/Camera movement warning Flash charge 8 Macro mode Super macro mode Manual focus 9 Noise reduction 10 Flash mode 11 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 17
Names of parts Items 12 Drive 13 Self-timer Remote control 14 Sound record Indications , , , , BKT 15 Record mode 16 Resolution 17 AF target mark 18 Number of storable still pictures Seconds remaining 19 AE lock AE memory 20 Spot metering 21 ISO 22 White balance 23 White balance compensation - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 18
information to display on the screen. Screens with the Information display set to ON are shown below. "Information display" (P.177) Still picture Movie (during playback) Items Indications Ref. Page 1 Battery check , P.18 2 Selected card [xD], [SM], [CF] P.29 3 Print reservation, x 10 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 19
from Note those that appear when the movie picture is displayed using the movie playback function. Memory gauge The memory gauge lights up when you take a still picture. When the gauge is lit, the camera is saving a picture to the card. The memory gauge indication changes as shown below depending on - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 20
manual Set the mode dial to any of the marks shown here. Flash intensity control You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash while the flash intensity control function is set. Exposure compensation button Flash mode button appear d. Use this setting SEt CARD PICtURE CAM Arrow pad - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 21
Pass the lens cap string through the hole in the lens cap, then loop (attached to the lens cap in step 1). Then thread it through the strap eyelet on the camera. 4 Thread the end • Be careful with the strap when you carry the camera, as it can easily catch on stray objects, causing injury or - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 22
This camera uses two CR-V3 lithium battery packs or four AA (R6) NiMH batteries, NiCd batteries, alkaline batteries or lithium batteries. Important • CR-V3 lithium batteries cannot be recharged. • Do not peel off the label from a CR-V3 lithium battery pack. 1 Make sure the power switch is set to - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 23
may revert to the factory default Note settings. Precautions when using batteries The amount of power consumed varies considerably depending on the operations performed on the digital camera. If you use exhausted batteries or alkaline batteries, the camera may turn off without displaying the - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 24
, the number of pictures that you can take may vary considerably depending on the battery manufacturer, shooting conditions, etc. Turn off the monitor whenever possible to save power. AC adapter An optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand AC adapter allows you to power your digital camera from a common AC - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 25
affect the camera's internal settings or functions. Getting started • The life of battery may vary according to the type of battery, manufacturer, shooting conditions, etc. • Power is consumed continuously during the conditions described below. This could reduce the number of pictures that can - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 26
on a PC. The following cards can be used: Read the instructions for the card carefully before use. Getting started xD-Picture Card (provided) • 16 to 128 MB SmartMedia (SM) (optional) • 4 to 128 MB Compact Flash (CF) (optional) • You can use small flash memory cards and commercially available - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 27
sure the power switch is set to OFF. 1 2 Open the card cover. Power switch Compact Flash/Microdrive slot xD-Picture Card/ SmartMedia slot Getting started Eject button • The xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia use the same slot, as do Compact Flash and Microdrive. Two cards cannot be inserted in the - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 28
xD-Picture Card/SmartMedia slot, as shown. Inserting a card 1 Getting started Compact Flash/Microdrive • Hold the card straight and insert it correctly into the Compact Flash/Microdrive slot. 4 Close the card cover securely until it clicks. Ejecting the card xD-Picture Card • Push the card all - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 29
it out. 1 Compact Flash/Microdrive • Press the eject button gently and allow it to pop out, then press it again all the way in. The card will be ejected a short way to enable you to pull it out. • Never open the card cover, or remove the card or the batteries while the camera is turned on - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 30
Microdrive The following restrictions apply when using Microdrive. Read the instructions provided with your Microdrive. You are recommended to use an xD-Picture Card, SmartMedia or Compact Flash card when taking important pictures. Operating environment Microdrive is a compact hard disk drive. As it - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 31
packs. • If nothing happens when the buttons are pressed, remove the batteries, then put them back again. • If you use Microdrive when the battery power is low, the camera may not turn on. If CARD ERROR is displayed • If no pictures can be recorded or downloaded, run SCANDISK on a PC. "Error codes - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 32
on/off When shooting pictures 1 Press the tabs on the lens cap as indicated by the arrows and remove the lens cap. 1 Getting started camera turns on and the lens extends. • If the lens cap has not been removed, the warning beep sounds and the camera does not turn on. Be sure to remove the lens - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 33
soon as you touch the shutter button or zoom lever. • To save power, the camera turns off automatically and retracts the lens after about 4 hours of non-operation. To resume operation, turn the camera on again. Startup/Shutdown screen You can register a picture that will be displayed on the monitor - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 34
the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically. If there is no card in the camera or a card that is not supported by this camera is inserted, the following screen is displayed. • All data stored on the card is erased when the card is formatted. Note 1 Getting started Control - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 35
for on-screen display. This reference manual shows the English on-screen display in the illustrations and explanations. Available languages vary depending on the area where you purchased this camera. 1 Set the mode dial to and turn the camera on. 1 • Be sure to remove the lens cap before - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 36
a language, then press . 7 Press again to exit the menu. SEtUP CARD EDIt PLAY Selecting a language ALL RESEt ON ENGLISH PW ON SEtUP PW OFF SEtUP REC VIEW ON 1 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUtSCH ESPAÑOL SELECt GO Getting started 8 To turn the camera off, set the power switch to OFF. Power switch 35 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 37
mode dial to and turn the camera on. • Be sure to remove the lens cap before you turn the camera on. • You can set the date and time in all then press . • The green frame moves to the selected item. SEtUP CARD EDIt PLAY SEtUP CARD EDIt PLAY Arrow pad OK button DRIVE MODE MENU WB Top menu ALL - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 38
• The date and time settings will be canceled if the camera is left without batteries for approximately 1 hour. The settings will be canceled more quickly if the batteries were only loaded in the camera for a short time before being removed. Before taking important pictures, check that the date and - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 39
easier to use, adjust the viewfinder to match the eyesight (visual acuity) of the person using the camera. 1 While looking through the viewfinder, slowly turn the diopter adjustment dial. 1 2 Turn the dial until the AF target mark can be seen clearly. Diopter adjustment - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 40
and the strap away from the lens and flash. Horizontal grip Vertical grip 2 Top view Do not hold this part of the lens. Shooting and playback basics • Clear pictures cannot be obtained if the camera moves as the shutter button is pressed. Hold the camera correctly, and press the Note shutter - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 41
area than the picture you compose while looking through the viewfinder. Mode dial 1 Set the mode dial to 2 and turn the camera on. "Power on/off" (P.31) Shutter button Mode dial Shooting and playback basics 2 Position the AF target mark in the viewfinder on the subject. Card access lamp - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 42
camera takes the picture. • The card access lamp blinks while the picture is stored on the card. • When the green lamp stops blinking, you can take the next picture. TIPS . → The flash is charging. Wait until the lamp goes off. To check the picture you have just taken immediately. → Set Rec View to - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 43
With the monitor, you can shoot while checking the picture area that the camera actually records. You can also check the shooting status, such as the aperture value and shutter speed. Mode dial 1 Set the mode dial to 2 and turn the camera on. "Power on/off" (P.31) Shutter button Mode dial - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 44
the angle of the monitor It is useful to pull the monitor out when taking pictures at an angle where the viewfinder or monitor is hard to see, such as low angle shots. 1 Grip the monitor at the position shown and - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 45
the digital zoom" (P.51) Also see the TIPS on "Taking still pictures using the viewfinder" (P.40). Shooting and playback basics • Press the shutter button gently using the ball of your finger. If it is pressed hard, the camera may move and pictures may come out Note blurred. • Recorded pictures - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 46
and subjects may be is a little different from the difficult to see in bright/dark picture that the camera places. The monitor uses actually records. more battery power than the viewfinder. Tips Use the viewfinder for Use the monitor when you general snapshots want to shoot while checking - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 47
on another point at roughly the same distance (focus lock) and take the picture as explained below. Determine the position of the subject after focusing (Focus Lock) Mode dial 2 1 Set the mode dial to and turn the camera on. "Power on/off" (P.31) Shutter button Mode dial Shooting and playback - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 48
5 Press the shutter button fully. Shutter button 2 Shooting and playback basics TIPS The frame in which you focus on a subject is different from the shot and then take the picture. If the subject has no vertical lines, hold the camera vertically and focus the camera using the focus lock function - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 49
to on to maintain the correct focus and exposure (factory default setting). Mode dial 1 Set the mode dial to the camera on. "Power on/off" (P.31) and turn 2 • The monitor turns on and the available recording time on the card that you are using is displayed. Shutter button Mode dial 2 Decide - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 50
again after formatting it Note with your camera. "Formatting cards" (P.175) • When is set to ON, the optical zoom cannot be used during movie recording. To use the zoom during recording, set DIGITAL ZOOM to ON. "Using the digital zoom" (P.51) 2 • When is set to ON, the movie is recorded with - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 51
to 35 mm - 105 mm on a 35 mm camera). By combining the optical zoom with the digital zoom, zoom magnification can be increased to a maximum of approximately 10x. Using the optical zoom Mode dial 2 1 Set the mode dial to and turn the camera on. "Power on/off" (P.31) Zoom lever Mode dial 2 Turn the - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 52
MODE MENU. 4 Press to select the CAMERA tab, then press . 5 Press to select DIGITAL ZOOM, then press . SEt CARD PIC CAMERA SEt CARD PIC CAMERA Arrow pad OK button DRIVE MODE MENU WB DRIVE ISO MY MODE FLASH SLOW IN+ SLOW1 NOISE REDUCtION DIGItAL ZOOM FULLtIME AF AF MODE OFF OFF OFF iESP - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 53
is displayed on the monitor. NOISE REDUCtION DIGItAL ZOOM FULLtIME AF AF MODE OFF ON SEt CARD PIC CAMERA Shooting and playback basics 7 Turn the zoom lever toward T. 2 • The white area of the zoom indicator indicates the optical zoom. If the digital zoom is set to ON, a red area appears on - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 54
still pictures Mode dial 1 Set the mode dial to the camera on. "Power on/off" (P.31) and turn • The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) Power switch Mode dial Jog dial 2 Arrow pad 2 Use the arrow pad or jog dial to play back other pictures. • Arrow - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 55
in Quick View. Mode dial 2 1 Press twice quickly (double- click) while in the shooting mode. • The camera immediately enters the playback mode and displays the last picture taken. (Single-frame playback) 2 Press the shutter button halfway to return to the shooting mode. Shooting and - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 56
movies Mode dial 1 Set the mode dial to the camera on. "Power on/off" (P.31) • The monitor turns on. and turn Power switch Mode dial Jog dial 2 Shooting and playback basics 2 Use the arrow pad or jog dial to display the picture with you want to play back. "Viewing still pictures" (P.53) Arrow - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 57
FRAME%BY%FRAME Plays back the movie EXIt manually one frame at a SELECt GO time. TIPS • Movies can also be played back in the shooting mode using Quick View. "Quick View" (P.54) Shooting and playback basics • While the card access lamp blinks, the camera is reading the movie from the card - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 58
Set the mode dial to and turn the camera on. "Power on/off" (P.31) • The monitor turns on. 2 Use the arrow pad or jog dial to display the picture you want to protect. "Viewing still pictures and playback basics Displayed when a picture is protected. • Protected pictures cannot be erased by the - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 59
Mode dial 1 Set the mode dial to and turn the camera on. "Power on/off" (P.31) Erase button Power switch Mode dial • The monitor turns on. 2 Use the arrow pad or jog dial to display the picture you want to erase. "Viewing still pictures" (P.53) Arrow pad 3 Press . • The ERASE screen is displayed - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 60
Program shooting Allows you to take still pictures. The camera sets the aperture and shutter speed. Other functions, such as flash modes and drive modes, can be adjusted manually. Aperture priority shooting Allows you to set the aperture manually. The camera sets the shutter speed automatically. By - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 61
you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the aperture automatically. Set the shutter Setting the shutter speed lower blurs a moving subject, giving the impression of movement. Manual shooting Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. To check the exposure, refer - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 62
even if the distance between your subject and the camera changes (when the FULLTIME AF is on (factory default setting)). "Recording movies" (P.48) Night Scene shooting Suitable for shooting pictures in the evening or at night. The camera sets a slower shutter speed than is used in normal shooting - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 63
taken with the background as well as the subject in the foreground in focus. You can take pictures of your subject against a beautiful sky or landscape. The camera automatically sets the optimal shooting conditions. 3 Sports shooting Suitable for capturing fast-moving action (such as sports) without - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 64
button functions Direct Buttons This camera is equipped with direct buttons for quick operation and setting of various shooting and playback- hand while turning the jog dial with the right thumb. The flash intensity control is set by pressing and simultaneously while turning the jog dial. Keep the - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 65
the direct buttons and jog dial is shown below. As the setting screens are displayed on the monitor when pressing the direct button, settings can be made by following the operation guide displayed at the bottom of the screen. Ex: Using the flash mode button 1 Turn the jog dial while holding down to - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 66
dial h 3 Mode dial and direct button functions Jog dial This means to turn the jog dial while holding down the direct button to make function settings. c (exposure compensation) button Changes the exposure compensation value. P.131 Jog dial - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 67
auto (no indication), red-eye reduction ( ), fill-in flash ( ), slow synchronization ( SLOW/ SLOW) and flash off ( ). Jog dial FLASH MODE 3 c+d Press at the same time Slow synchronization can be set. P.84 AUtO (flash intensity control) button SEt P.85 Adjusts the amount of light emitted by - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 68
mode from auto-focus (no indication), macro ( ), manual focus (MF), super macro ( blinks) and super macro MF (MF blinks). AF Jog dial MF MOVE SEt The AF target mark can be moved. P.98 3 The AF mode can be set. P.96 g (self-timer/remote control) button P.109, P.110 Enables the self-timer - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 69
P.152 Rotates pictures 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise. e (print) button Stores print reservation data on the card. P.197 d+e Press at RESET button same time P.193 When pressed simultaneously for at least 3 seconds, resets the camera's internal settings. f (erase) button - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 70
the menu selections to set the ISO, sharpness, etc. • Categorizes the settings into 4 tabs. • Displays the CAMERA, PICTURE, CARD and SETUP tabs. Select the desired tab on the left of the screen by pressing . SEt CARD PIC CAMERA SEt CARD PIC CAMERA DRIVE ISO MY MODE FLASH SLOW HI AF BKt DRIVE - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 71
MENU WB 4 CAMERA tab SEt CARD PIC CAMERA DRIVE ISO MY MODE FLASH SLOW IN+ SLOW1 PICTURE tab HQ WB AUtO Press to return to the tab selection screen. SEt CARD PICtURE CAM CUStOM WB SCENE MODES NORMAL Arrow pad OK button CARD tab CARD%SEtUP Using the menus and tabs SEt CARD PIC CAM 70 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 72
CARD PIC CAMERA DRIVE ISO MY MODE FLASH SLOW AUtO 64 100 200 400 • Not all items can be selected depending on the status of the camera and the settings performed. Note • Pressing the shutter button with a menu other than the SETUP menu open allows you to take pictures using the settings currently - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 73
the shortcut menu" (P.170) You can also access the functions set in the shortcut menus from the MODE MENU. The shortcut menus set in the default settings are explained below. mode (for still pictures) mode (for movies) DRIVE MODE MENU MODE MENU 4 WB WB Using the menus and tabs (Factory - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 74
menus Movie MOVIE PLAY INFO MODE MENU Using the menus and tabs Runs through all saved pictures one after another. MOVIE PLAY MOVIE PLAYBACK INDEX EDIT Plays back movies. Creates an index picture of a movie in 9 frames. Edits a movie. INFO Displays all the shooting information on the monitor - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 75
4 tabs. Press associated menu items. Shooting mode to select a tab and display the CAMERA tab PICTURE tab CARD tab SETUP tab SEt CARD PIC CAMERA DRIVE ISO MY MODE FLASH SLOW IN+ SLOW1 CAMERA tab DRIVE Selects a shooting mode from (single- 4 frame shooting), sequential shooting), (high - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 76
Adjusts the level of color depth without changing the tint. P.141 Formats a card. P.175 Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power. Selects a language for on-screen display. Sets the picture displayed on the monitor when the power is turned on. P.164 P.34 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 77
pictures on the monitor while saving them to a card. P.181 Sets the beep sound used for warnings and adjusts the volume. P.182 BEEP Sets settings which are activated in the mode. P.172 FILE NAME Changes how file names are assigned. P.189 PIXEL MAPPING 4 Checks the CCD the camera's custom - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 78
all frames or P.162 only a selected frame. CARD tab CARD SETUP Formats a card. P.175 Erases all image data stored on the card. P.163 SETUP tab ALL RESET Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turn off the power. Selects a language for on-screen display. P.164 P.34 77 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 79
Menus PW ON SETUP PW OFF SETUP SCREEN SETUP VOLUME BEEP 4 VIDEO OUT Sets the picture displayed on the monitor when the power is turned on. Sets the picture displayed on the monitor when the power is turned off. Registers a stored picture for use as the picture displayed when the power is turned on - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 80
the effect you want to achieve. You can also adjust the amount of light emitted using the flash intensity control. Mode dial 1 Set the flash mode by turning the jog dial while holding down . • The flash mode changes as follows and the selected mode is displayed on the control panel (if all modes - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 81
shooting, when FUNCTION is set to WHITE BOARD/BLACK BOARD, during Panorama shooting. • The flash may not give you the optimum result in macro mode, especially with wide-angle shooting. Check the resulting picture on the monitor. • If a conversion lens is attached to the camera, do not use the - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 82
bright light and minimizes the red-eye phenomenon. The subject's eyes appear red. 5 • After the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second before the shutter is released. Hold the camera firmly to avoid camera movement. Note • Effectiveness may be limited if the subject is not looking directly at the pre - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 83
the shutter speed is slow, make sure you stabilize the camera by using a tripod. Otherwise, camera movement may cause the picture to be blurred. Flash 1st curtain (front curtain) SLOW 1 Usually, regardless of the shutter speed, the flash fires right after the shutter fully opens. This is called - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 84
curtain fires the flash just before the shutter closes. Changing the flash timing can create interesting effects in your picture, such as is set to 4 sec. rear curtain 4 sec. 4 sec. 0 front curtain 2nd curtain flash fires Shutter closes 1st curtain flash fires Shutter fully opens 5 Flash 1st - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 85
to select SLOW1, SLOW, or SLOW2, then press . FLASH MODE AUtO SEt SLOW SLOW1 SLOW SLOW2 CANCEL SELECt GO Slow synchronization menu TIPS Slow synchronization can also be set from the MODE MENU. → In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CAMERA → SLOW → SLOW1, SLOW or SLOW2, then press . "How - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 86
holding down and at the same time. • The exposure value is displayed on the control panel while the flash intensity control function is set. Exposure compensation button Flash mode button 5 Flash Turning to the left decreases light emission in steps of 1/3 EV. Jog dial Turning to the right - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 87
top of the camera, or by using the exclusive FL-BK01 flash bracket (optional) and FL-CB02 bracket cable (optional). Mode dial 1 Slide the shoe cover off in the direction of the arrow and attach 5 the external flash. • For instructions on how to attach the flash, refer to the manual for the FL - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 88
switches to TTL-AUTO. During communication, the camera's monitor is turned on and TTL-AUTO is displayed. 4 Select the flash mode by turning the jog dial while holding down . "Flash shooting" (P.79) External flash (optional) 5 Flash • If close-up pictures are overexposed, try using the main - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 89
and aperture on the external flash to match the camera's settings. • Refer to the user's manual for the external flash to select its mode. • The camera's flash mode will have no effect on the external flash. The external flash will fire even when the camera's flash mode is set Note to (off - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 90
. (Exposure compensation in the camera is made invalid in external flash photography.) (5) Use a flash which is capable of covering an illumination angle for a 35 mm or larger lens when calculated for 35 mm film. However, in close-up photography with the lens on the wide setting, the bottom of the - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 91
sequential shooting. The following restrictions apply to the slave flash mode depending on the selected flash mode. : The setting is changed to AUTO. SLOW : The setting is changed to SLOW 1. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CAMERA → FLASH → SLAVE, and press . "How to use the menus - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 92
the jog dial to the left to reduce the aperture value. Aperture range :Toward W : F1.8 to F8.0 Toward T : F2.6 to F8.0 • When the flash is set to the auto-flash mode, the shutter speed is fixed at 1/30 sec. in the maximum wide angle, or 1/100 sec. in the Note maximum telephoto, and - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 93
is overexposed. Turn the jog dial to the right to set the shutter speed faster. appears : The image is underexposed. Turn the jog dial to the left to set the shutter speed slower. Shutter speed range : 4 to 1/1000 sec. • Shutter speeds that can be set differ according to the flash setting. Note 92 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 94
Manual shooting Mode dial 1 Set the aperture by turning the jog dial while holding down . Exposure compensation button Turn to the left to + decrease the aperture value (F number). Jog dial Turn to the right to increase the aperture value (F number). Turn the jog dial to set the shutter speed - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 95
Manual shooting • When you press the AEL (AE Lock) button, the screen on the right appears with the bar indicating current exposure settings. Pressing the shutter button halfway shows how much the current exposure differs from the correct exposure. Aperture value : F1.8 to F8.0 Shutter speed : 16 to - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 96
. You cannot select MY MODE 2 to MY MODE 8 if no settings have been saved in them. "MY MODE SETUP" (P.172) Arrow pad OK button 6 • When you save the settings you are currently using in My Mode and then activate those settings for taking pictures, the zoom position Note may not be the same as the - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 97
. iESP SPOT : Focus selection is based on the entire picture on the screen. Even when the subject is not in the center of the screen, focusing is possible. : Focus selection is based on the or SPOT, then press . Arrow pad OK button AF MOVE MF SEt AF MODE iESP SPOt CANCEL SELECt GO 96 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 98
Focusing applications TIPS AF MODE can also be set from the MODE MENU. → In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CAMERA → AF MODE → iESP or SPOT, and press . "How to use the menus" (P.70) • In mode, the AF MODE is fixed to iESP. The setting cannot be changed. Note FULLTIME AF - A reliable time-saving - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 99
you want to focus on by changing the position of the AF target mark. Mode dial 1 Set the AF mode to SPOT. "AF MODE - Changing the focus range" (P.96) Jog dial the center of the screen can be moved vertically or horizontally. Arrow pad OK button AF MOVE MF SEt MOVE EXIt AF target mark 98 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 100
Focusing applications 4 Take the picture. • To restore the AF target button is pressed halfway, the AF illuminator fires automatically, lighting up the subject. Factory default setting is ON. To turn the AF illuminator off, follow the procedure below. Mode dial 1 (2.6 ft.) of the camera. Note 99 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 101
OK button Advanced shooting 2 Press to set the focus distance. • During operation, the area you are focusing on is enlarged. This lets you check whether the focus is in the right position. • The distance indicator on the left of the monitor is for reference only. • When the indicator is moved - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 102
Focusing applications 4 Take the picture. • The focus is locked at the distance you have set. TIPS How to shoot while keeping • When the digital zoom is set to x2.5 or more, the area you are focusing on is not enlarged. Note • If the zoom lever is pressed after performing manual focus, the saved - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 103
are three ways of measuring the brightness of a subject. Digital ESP metering : Meters the center of the subject and the Multi-metering : Meters the brightness of the subject at up to 8 different points to set the optimal exposure based on the average brightness. This method is useful with a high - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 104
Multi-metering Mode dial 1 Turn the jog dial while holding down and select . • is displayed on the control panel. Metering Metering button Jog dial 2 Position the AF target mark on the AEL button area you want to meter and press the AEL (AE Lock) button. The brightness is metered at up to - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 105
. 6 When moves more than ±3 from the center of the bar (the average reading), red appear. Advanced shooting TIPS To save the locked multi-metering exposure after shooting (AE memory) → After metering in step 2, hold down the AEL button for more than 1 second. appears. While is displayed - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 106
lock the metered value (exposure) temporarily. Next, compose your shot again with the sun in the frame and take the picture. Advanced shooting Mode dial 1 Compose the picture where you AEL button want to lock the metered value (exposure), then press the AEL 6 button. • The monitor turns on - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 107
lock, AEL is displayed. TIPS To save the locked multi-metering exposure after shooting (AE memory) → After setting AE lock in step 1, The camera had emerged from sleep mode or the power was turned off. Advanced shooting • AE lock is not available when multi-metering is enabled. Set the - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 108
, in the mode focusing is performed quickly. When the optical zoom lever is at the maximum wide position and you are as close picture in the viewfinder is different from the area that the camera actually records. For macro mode Note shooting, we recommend using the monitor. • If you use the flash - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 109
not be able to maintain correct focus. Set the camera to super macro MF and use manual focus. Advanced shooting 1 Turn the manual focus are displayed on the monitor. 3 Press to adjust the focus. • During super macro shooting, zoom is not available. • During super macro shooting, the main flash - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 110
. Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting. This function is useful for taking pictures where you want to be included in the photograph. Mode dial 1 Turn the jog dial while holding down and select . • is displayed on the control panel. Self-timer/ Remote control button Jog - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 111
device at the remote control receiver on the camera. For zooming, press the W or T button on the remote control device. • You can operate the zoom on the camera. During operation, the self- timer/remote control lamp blinks. Jog dial Self-timer/ Remote control lamp Remote control receiver 110 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 112
Change the channel as described in the remote control device's instruction manual. How to cancel the remote control mode. → The remote control mode is not canceled automatically after shooting. Perform step 2 on page 110 and set the mode to OFF. • If the remote control receiver is exposed to strong - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 113
. The camera will take pictures in sequence until you release the button. • You are recommended to use the viewfinder for sequential shooting. During sequential shooting, the subject does not appear on the monitor. 112 SEt CARD PIC CAMERA Arrow pad OK button DRIVE ISO MY MODE FLASH SLOW HI - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 114
Under some conditions, you may obtain better results shooting with exposure compensation than by using the exposure setting considered optimal by the camera. When auto bracketing is set, the exposure is changed automatically for each frame when you start shooting. The exposure differential and - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 115
flash does not fire in BKT mode. • If there is not enough space available on the card for the number of frames you have set during auto bracketing, you cannot continue shooting. • If self-timer shooting is attempted when the still picture shooting mode is set to sequential shooting, the camera - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 116
Sequential shooting • Since the shutter speed is set to 1/30 sec. max., exposure is decreased when shooting a dark subject to prevent camera movement. • To use the external flash during sequential shooting, set the external flash so that it fires for each frame. 6 115 Advanced shooting - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 117
panorama shooting with Olympus CAMEDIAbrand cards (xD-Picture Card and SmartMedia Card). Panorama shooting lets you connect pictures with overlapping edges into a single panoramic picture, using the CAMEDIA Master software. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CAMERA → PANORAMA and press - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 118
panorama shooting. • The frame on the screen disappears and the camera returns to the normal shooting mode. • The panorama mode is only available with Olympus CAMEDIAbrand cards. Note • Your computer's memory may be insufficient if you take too many panorama pictures in HQ or SHQ mode. You are - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 119
Panorama shooting • If the mode dial is operated during panorama shooting, the camera cancels the panorama mode and returns to normal shooting. • The camera itself cannot connect panorama pictures. The CAMEDIA Master software is necessary to connect the pictures. 6 118 Advanced shooting - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 120
when played back Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CAMERA → 2 IN 1, and press . "How to use the menus" (P.70) • The two-in-one picture mode is set. The monitor turns on automatically. 2 Take the first shot while observing your subject on the monitor. • The subject will be positioned - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 121
shooting, the panorama and sequential shooting are not available. Note • When the batteries are exhausted ( is displayed), the flash automatically turns off. • To cancel the two-in-one picture mode after the first shot has been taken, press . The first shot will not be saved. • Operating - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 122
button SEt CARD PIC CAMERA PANORAMA 2 IN 1 FUNCtION OFF BLACK & WHItE SEPIA WHItE BOARD BLACK BOARD Advanced shooting TIPS Letters do not show clearly with WHITE BOARD or BLACK BOARD. → Use exposure compensation. "Exposure compensation" (P.131) • When WHITE/BLACK BOARD is selected, the flash - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 123
is released and lasts about 4 seconds. When this function is enabled, sound is recorded automatically every time you take a picture. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CAMERA → → ON, and press . "How to use the menus" (P.70) • Press again to exit the menu. • lights on the control - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 124
is not possible to take another picture during sound recording. • Sound recording is not possible in the following cases: the record mode is set to TIFF/the drive mode is set to sequential shooting ( , , ) • Sound recording may also pick up camera noises, such as button operations, shutter - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 125
recording, blinks on the control panel. 6 Arrow pad OK button • When is set to ON, the optical zoom cannot be used. If is set to OFF, you can use both the optical zoom and digital zoom during Note movie recording. • If the camera is more than 1 m (3.3 ft.) away from the source of the sound, sound - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 126
resolutions and number of pictures storable on the card, refer to the table on pictures, they can be edited RAW using the RAW editing function and can be - - stored using the record modes below. They can also be edited on a PC using dedicated software setting for your purpose (printing, Internet - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 127
Still Picture Record Modes Record mode Resolution Memory capacity in no. of Compression File format shots 32 MB File size (MB) With sound Without sound RAW 2560 ×1920 Uncompressed ORF 4 4 7.4 2560 ×1920 - 2 14.7 3:2 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 128
• The card memory capacity listed in the table is approximate. • The number of remaining pictures may change according to the Note subject or factors like whether print reservations have been made or not. In certain instances, the number of remaining pictures displayed on the control panel or the - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 129
the monitor setting is over 1024 × 768 (such as 1280 × 1024), the picture only takes up part of the screen. • Compression rate In record modes other than TIFF, image data are compressed. The higher the compression rate, the less clear the image will be. • File format This camera saves images - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 130
If the SHQ record mode is set to ENLARGE SIZE, the maximum 7 number of pictures in high speed sequential shooting mode Olympus home page.) You cannot display RAW data using ordinary software or make print reservations for them. Pictures taken with the RAW data format can be edited on this camera - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 131
automatically increases, otherwise the shutter speed will be reduced, possibly resulting in camera movement and blurred images. • If the subject is too far away for the flash illumination to reach when ISO is set to AUTO, the sensitivity is automatically increased. • When using slow synchronization - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 132
and jog dial. In some situations, you may get better results when the exposure that the camera sets is compensated (adjusted) manually. You can adjust the exposure in the range of ±2.0 in 1/3 steps. When the setting is changed, you can check the result on the monitor. Mode dial 1 Turn the jog dial - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 133
and HISTOGRAM is set to ON displays the histogram on the OFF monitor. ON • If you press while holding down , the screen for setting the ON histogram . • You can set the aperture by turning the jog dial while holding down 7 in M mode. "Manual shooting" (P.93) Note • If the flash is used, the - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 134
Choose from AUTO, PRESET1, PRESET2, CUSTOM and (one-touch). SEt CARD PICtURE CAM Arrow pad OK button AUtO WB PRESEt1 PRESEt2 CUStOM WB CUStOM screen. "Preset 2 white balance" : Press to display the next selection screen. "Custom white balance" : Press to display the next selection screen - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 135
SELECt GO * The color temperature values (K) are approximate. They are not an accurate indication of color. TIPS • You can also preview different color tones by trying the different PRESET WB settings under the actual light source and checking the result on the monitor. 134 Adjusting the image - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 136
→ PICTURE → CUSTOM WB → CUSTOM 1, CUSTOM 2, CUSTOM 3 or CUSTOM 4, and press . 7 "How to use the menus" (P.70) • The current white balance setting and OK button saved in the selected number, a confirmation screen appears. To register the new settings, select CANCEL and press . • Press again - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 137
white balance than PRESET WB can provide. To set the optimum white balance for the shooting conditions, point the camera at a white object under the light source you want to use and adjust the white balance. 1 Display screen and point the camera at a sheet of white paper. • Position the paper - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 138
. • White balance may not be effective under some special light sources. • After setting a white balance other than AUTO, play back the picture and check the colors on the monitor. • When the flash is fired with a white balance setting other than AUTO, colors may appear different in the resulting - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 139
. "How to use the menus" (P.70) Arrow pad 2 Press to select AUTO, OK button SEt CARD PICtURE CAM PRESET 1, PRESET 2 or , then press . • The white balance adjustment indicator appears on the screen. WB CUStOM WB AUtO PRESEt1 PRESEt2 7 3 The color becomes bluer each time you press , and - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 140
→ SHARPNESS, and press . "How to use the menus" (P.70) Arrow pad 2 Press to adjust the OK button SEt CARD PICtURE CAM sharpness between +5 and -5. • To increase the sharpness (+) : Press . The image contours are emphasized, making the image appear SHARPNESS CONtRASt SAtURAtION sharper - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 141
areas become less defined, giving the image a softer impression. Use this setting when you want to edit images on a PC. SEt CARD PICtURE CAM Arrow pad OK button SHARPNESS CONtRASt SAtURAtION • When you have finished setting the contrast, press again to exit the menu. . Press Adjusting the - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 142
. Colors become darker and more intense. • To reduce the saturation (-) : Press . Colors become lighter. SEt CARD PICtURE CAM OK button SHARPNESS CONtRASt SAtURAtION • When you have finished setting the saturation, press . Press 7 again to exit the menu. Adjusting the image quality and - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 143
The color reproduction, sharpness, contrast and saturation values are set. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → PICTURE → SCENE MODES, then choose from NORMAL, , and appear on images. When noise reduction is set to ON, the camera automatically reduces noise to produce clearer images. - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 144
pad OK button • Noise reduction is always enabled in the mode. • When noise reduction is set to ON, the camera implements noise- Note reducing processes after each shot. • When noise reduction is set to ON, sequential shooting ( , 7 , , BKT) is not possible. • This function may not work - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 145
a histogram showing the brightness and contrast of recorded pictures. The histogram display can be set separately for shooting mode and playback mode. Ex: When a histogram is displayed in P mode Histogram target mark The part indicated - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 146
"Exposure compensation" (P.131) ON : The histogram is always displayed. SEt CARD PIC CAMERA PANORAMA 2 IN 1 FUNCtION OFF ON ON • Press again to exit (P.70) • The histogram is displayed. • To return to the normal playback screen, press again to display the top menu and press . F2.8 1/100 0.0 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 147
Histogram display • The histogram is not displayed in the following situations even if histogram display is set to ON. Note In movie mode, during panorama shooting, during 2 in 1 shooting, during Rec View, during multi-metering • You can turn the histogram display on - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 148
3.5 or 4 times. Mode dial 1 Select the still picture you want to Zoom lever enlarge. • You cannot enlarge pictures with . 2 Turn the zoom lever toward T. • By using the arrow pad while the enlarged picture is displayed, you can shift the picture in the desired direction, enabling you to view - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 149
at the same time on the monitor. The number of pictures shown can be 4, 9 or 16. "Selecting the number of pictures" (P.149) Mode dial 1 In the single-frame playback mode, turn the zoom lever toward W. • Use the arrow pad to select the picture. : Moves to the previous frame. : Moves to the next frame - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 150
lets you select the number of pictures in an index display from 4, 9 and 16. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → . "How to use the menus" (P.70) 2 Choose the number of pictures (4, 9 or 16) and press . • Press again to exit the menu. SEtUP CARD EDIt PLAY Arrow pad OK button - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 151
function displays still pictures stored in the card one after another. Only the first frame of movies is played back. Mode dial 1 Select a still picture, then press a long period of time. If batteries are used, the Note camera will stop the slideshow after about 30 minutes and enter sleep mode - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 152
TV's instruction manual. 3 Turn the camera on and set the mode dial to . • The last picture taken is displayed on the TV. Use the arrow pad to select the picture you want to display. • The close-up playback, index display and slideshow functions can also be used on a TV screen. 8 TIPS • You - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 153
the original. Rotation button 8 Playback • The following pictures cannot be rotated. Movies, protected pictures, pictures that have been edited on a Note PC, pictures taken with another camera, and pictures stored on a write-protected card. • New picture orientations are saved even when the - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 154
. • You may not be able to record sound when there is insufficient card memory (the CARD FULL message is displayed). • Sound recording may pick up camera noises, such as button operation or shutter movement. • Once sound is added to a picture, it is not possible to erase only the sound. In this case - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 155
CANCEL, then press . 640*480 320*240 CANCEL EXIt SELECt GO When there are two types of card in the camera, the card selection screen appears after step 4. Use the arrow pad to select the card and press . When there is insufficient card memory, the display returns to the setting screen. 154 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 156
been edited on a PC, or when there Note is insufficient memory space on the card. • If the size of the selected picture is 640 × 480, you cannot select 640 × 480. Trimming and size. • Press to move the trimming frame, and turn the zoom lever toward W or T to decide the size. • Use the jog - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 157
the setting screen. • Trimming is not possible in the following cases. Movies, when there is insufficient memory space on the card, or Note when the picture was taken with the record mode set to ENLARGE SIZE. • It may not be possible to trim pictures taken with another camera. • If pictures - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 158
SAtURAtION When there are two types of card in the camera, the card selection screen appears after step 6. Use the arrow pad to select the card and press . When there is insufficient card memory, the display returns to the setting screen. Items that can be set by RAW editing Item WB SHARPNESS - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 159
SQ mode. INDEX EDIT : 9 frames extracted from a movie are displayed as an index to show the movie at a glance. Indexes can be stored on the card as a still picture. : This function lets you erase parts of the movie that you do not want. Mode dial 1 Use the arrow pad to select - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 160
are two types of card in the camera, the card selection screen appears after step 5. Use the arrow pad to select the card and press . When there is insufficient card memory, the display returns to the setting screen. 8 Playback TIPS • The index is stored as a still picture in a different record - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 161
press to select EDIT, then . 4 Select the first frame of the part you want to keep. • Press to play back the movie, and when MOVIE PLAY MOVIE PLAYBACK INDEX EDIt CANCEL SELECt GO OK 5 Select the last frame of the part you want to keep. OK • As in Step 4, press to play back the movie, - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 162
appears after step 5. Use the arrow pad to select the card and press . When there is insufficient card memory, the display returns to the setting screen. • You cannot edit movies with sound which were taken with another digital camera. Note • You cannot select NEW FILE if there is insufficient - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 163
the xD-Picture Card/ SmartMedia and the Compact Flash/Microdrive. This menu can be selected if both cards are inserted. The selected card is the copying source. You can change the copying source by pressing card button. "Switching cards" (P.29) ALL : Copies all the pictures on the card. SELECT - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 164
All-frame erase This function erases all the pictures on the card. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CARD → CARD SETUP, and press . "How to use the menus" (P.70) 2 Press to select ALL ERASE, then press . Arrow pad OK button CARD%SEtUP ALL%ERASE FORMAt 3 Press . to select YES, - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 165
9 Useful functions All Reset - Saving the camera's settings This function lets you choose whether or not to save the current camera settings after the power is turned off. The settings affected by All Reset are listed on the next page. The All Reset setting (ON/OFF) applies to all the modes. If All - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 166
All Reset - Saving the camera's settings Functions that All Reset affects Function Factory default setting Ref. Page Function Factory default setting Ref. Page FNo F1.8 P.91 FULLTIME AF OFF P.97 SHUTTER 1/1000 P.92 AF MODE iESP P.96 ±0 P.131 OFF P.122 FLASH MODE AUTO P.79 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 167
made by the jog dial Ref. Page DRIVE (factory default setting) , , , , BKT* P.112 ISO AUTO, 64, 100, 200, 400 P.130 MY MODE* 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 P.95 NOISE REDUCTION OFF, ON P.142 DIGITAL ZOOM OFF, ON P.51 FULLTIME AF OFF, ON P.97 OFF, ON P.122 FUNCTION 9 WB OFF, BLACK - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 168
press . "How to use the menus" (P.70) Custom button Arrow pad OK button SEtUP CARD EDIt PLAY SHORtCUt CUStOM BUttON DUAL CONtROL PANEL AF ILLUMINAtOR ON OFF 2 Press to select the function you want to set, then press . • Press again to exit the menu. CUStOM BUttON DRIVE ISO MY MODE NOISE - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 169
to the custom button appears. Custom button Jog dial Ex: When DRIVE is set on the custom button Set BKT. Follow the operation guides displayed at the bottom of the screen to complete the setting. HI AF DRIVE BKt SEt Select BKT by turning the jog dial while holding 9 down . Press . CANCEL - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 170
WB Functions that can be set Ref. Functions that can be set Ref. in the shortcut menu Page in the shortcut menu Page DRIVE P.112 2 IN 1 P.119 ISO P.130 FUNCTION P.121 MY MODE P.95 P.144 FLASH P.86 P.125 SLOW P.84 WB P.133 NOISE REDUCTION P.142 P.138 DIGITAL ZOOM P.51 CUSTOM WB - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 171
shortcut menu You can set the three shortcut menus designated by A, B and C on the diagram A, B or C, then press . 9 3 Press to select the function you want to set, then press . • The shortcut menu is set. • Press again to exit the menu. Arrow pad OK button SHORt CUt DRIVE WB SELECt GO - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 172
button AF MODE MODE MENU ISO Ex: When is set in shortcut menu A Top menu Setting screen 9 Useful functions Press . AF MODE MODE MENU AUtO PRESEt1 PRESEt2 ISO Pressing to the takes you directly screen. CANCEL SELECt GO Operation guide 3 Follow the operation guides on the screen. 171 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 173
setting Ref. Page P/A/S/M/S-Prg P P.59 NOISE REDUCTION OFF P.142 FNo F1.8 P.91 DIGITAL ZOOM OFF P.51 SHUTTER 1/1000 P.92 FULLTIME AF OFF P.97 xD•SM/CF ±0 xD•SM P.131 AF MODE P.29 iESP OFF P.96 P.122 LCD ON - PANORAMA OFF P.116 ZOOM POSITION 35 mm - 2 IN 1 OFF P.119 FLASH - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 174
current camera settings. RESET : Restores the factory default settings. CUSTOM : Saves settings one by one. SEtUP CARD EDIt PLAY Arrow pad OK button SHUttER BEEP MY MODE SEtUP FILE NAME PRESENt RESEt CUStOM • The MY MODE SETUP screen - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 175
SELECt GO MY MODE SEtUP P/A/S/M/S-Prg P FNo F1.8 SHUttER 1/1000 xD.SM/CF xD.SM MY MODE SEtUP P/A/S/M/S-Prg FNo F10 SHUttER xD.SM/CF 5 When you have made all the settings you want, press . • The screen displayed in Step 2 appears. 9 • Press again to exit the menu. Useful functions - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 176
a PC, you must format them with this camera. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → CARD → CARD SETUP, and press . "How to use the menus" (P.70) • The FORMAT screen is displayed. • The CARD SETUP screen is displayed. Arrow pad 2 If the mode dial is set to , press to select FORMAT. OK - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 177
. • If you format an OLYMPUS template card, all the template data stored on the card is erased. You are recommended to download image data stored on the template card to a PC. For more details, read the instructions provided with the template card. • Write-protected cards cannot be formatted. Remove - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 178
When INFO is ON When INFO is OFF 9 • If the picture has been taken with a different camera, only the date, frame number and battery level are displayed when INFO is set to Note ON. • If is set, the histogram is displayed regardless of whether INFO is set to ON or OFF. Useful functions 177 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 179
press . "How to use the menus" (P.70) • Press again to exit the menu. • The dual control panel is displayed on the monitor. "Dual control panel screen" (next page) Arrow pad OK button • The subject is displayed on the monitor when using functions that use the monitor such as macro shooting or - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 180
Dual control panel screen Dual control panel display 1 Battery check 2 Shooting mode 3 Shutter speed 4 Aperture value 5 Exposure compensa- tion 6 Noise reduction 7 AE lock/AE memory 8 Focus mode 9 Flash mode 10 Flash intensity control 11 Drive 17 Spot metering/multi- 12 Self-timer/Remote con- - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 181
and press . "How to use the menus" (P.70) Arrow pad 2 Press to adjust the OK button brightness of the monitor, and when you have set the desired level, press . • Pressing brightens the monitor, and pressing darkens it. • Press again to exit the menu. ADJUSt GO 9 Useful functions 180 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 182
picture you have just taken on the monitor. ON OFF : The picture being recorded to the card is displayed. This is useful for making a brief check of the picture • If the batteries are running low when you take a picture with the monitor off and Rec View is set to ON, the picture may not be Note - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 183
You can select the volume of the beep sound used for warnings from OFF, LOW, or HIGH. The factory default setting is HIGH. You can turn the sound off completely by setting OFF. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → → OFF, LOW or HIGH, and press . "How to use - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 184
1 (short beep) for the kind of sound and LOW for the volume. You can turn the sound off completely by setting OFF. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → BEEP, and press . "How to use the menus" (P.70) 2 Select 1 or 2 and press . Then - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 185
1 for the kind of sound and LOW for the volume. You can turn the sound off completely by setting OFF. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE MENU → SETUP → SHUTTER SOUND, and press . "How to use the menus" (P.70) 2 Select 1 or 2 and press . - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 186
adjust the volume when playing back a still picture with sound or a movie, as well as the volume of the sound generated when the power is turned on or off. There are 5 levels to choose from. To mute the sound completely, select 0. The factory default setting is 3. Mode dial 1 In the top menu - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 187
on/off display setting You can select a picture and sound for when the power is turned on or off. It is also possible to register your favorite picture. "Screen setup" (P.187) PW ON SETUP : Selects the picture and sound for when the power is turned on. PW OFF SETUP : Selects the picture and sound - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 188
Screen setup You can register your favorite picture to be displayed when the power is turned on or off. The desired picture can be registered from the card. Make the power on/off display setting to display the registered picture. "Power on/off display setting" (P.186) PW ON : Registers a picture for - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 189
is registered and the screen returns to Step 2. You can register other pictures. • Press to return to the menu. SCREEN SEtUP SEt AS PW ON SCREEN OK CANCEL CANCEL SELECt GO • You cannot register pictures and movie frames that cannot be played back on this camera. Note Useful functions 9 188 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 190
or AUTO. Choose the one that is best for you when transferring images to a PC. File name settings RESET : The file number and folder number are reset every time a new card is inserted in the camera. The folder number returns to No. 100 and the file number returns to No. 0001. This method - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 191
maximum number (999/9999), the number of storable pictures becomes 0 even if the card is not full. No more pictures can be taken. Replace the card with a new one. Pixel mapping The Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCD and image processing functions. It is not necessary - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 192
Measurement units The measurement unit can be selected from either meters or feet in the manual focus mode. m : At long ranges, the camera measures in meters, and at shorts ranges in centimeters. ft : At long ranges, the camera measures in feet, and at shorts ranges in inches. Mode dial 1 In the top - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 193
video signal type, you will not be able to play back the recorded pictures properly on your TV. Mode dial 1 In the top menu, select MODE the menu. • The factory default setting varies depending on the area where you purchased this camera. Arrow pad OK button TIPS TV video signal types & main - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 194
that are reset Function Factory default setting Ref. Page Function Factory default setting Ref. Page FNo F1.8 P.91 FULLTIME AF OFF P.97 SHUTTER 1/1000 P.92 AF MODE SPOT P.96 ±0 P.131 OFF P.122 Histogram target Center P.146 PANORAMA OFF P.116 FLASH MODE AUTO P.79 2 IN 1 OFF - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 195
Function xD•SM/CF DRIVE BKT ISO FLASH SLAVE SLOW NOISE REDUCTION DIGITAL ZOOM Factory default setting xD·SM ±1, ×3 AUTO IN+ 1 Ref. Page P.29 P.112 P.113 P.130 P.86 P.90 SLOW1 P.84 OFF P.142 OFF P.51 Function SHARPNESS CONTRAST SATURATION Factory default setting ±0 ±0 ±0 Ref. Page P.139 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 196
printer. Printing on an Olympus CAMEDIA P-400, P-330N(E) or P-200 digital printer By inserting a card containing print reservation data into the printer, printing is possible without using a PC. For more details, refer to the printer's instruction manual. Transferring pictures to a PC and printing - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 197
cannot be directly connected to printers such as the Olympus P-300 digital printer. • Not all functions may be available on all printers or at all photo labs. • If you are printing using the P-330N (E), only the first 999 pictures on the card can be printed. • Some TIFF images cannot be printed - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 198
1 Play back a still picture. • You cannot print pictures with . Print button Arrow pad 2 Press . The PRINT ORDER screen appears. Press to select , then press . OK button PRINt%ORDER • If print reservation data is already stored on the card, the PRINT ORDER SETTING screen appears, giving you - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 199
of prints, then press If you want to continue to set the date/time printing data, press Step 3. : Increases the number. : Decreases the number. Set the date/time printing data Press to select NO, DATE or TIME, then press . NO : The pictures are printed without the date and time. DATE : All - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 200
dial 1 Play back a still picture. • You cannot print pictures with . Print button Arrow pad 2 Press . The PRINT ORDER screen appears. Press to select , then press . OK button PRINt%ORDER • If data is already stored on the card, the PRINT ORDER SETTING screen appears, giving you the choice - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 201
Press to select NO, DATE or TIME, then press . NO : The pictures are printed without the date and time. DATE : All the pictures are printed with the shooting date. TIME : All the pictures are printed with the shooting time. SELECt SEt GO *0 EXIt SELECt GO * NO DAtE tIME EXIt SELECt GO 200 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 202
Trim the picture "Trimming" (P.202) After completing all the print reservations, press to return to the screen in Step 3. 7 Press to display the single-frame reservation menu. 8 Press to select END. • The PRINT ORDER screen appears. • Press again to display the PRINT ORDER SETTING screen, then press - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 203
part of a recorded picture and print out the enlarged section only. Mode dial 1 Press on the single-frame reservation screen to select (trimming) and press . "Single-frame reservation" (P.199) 2 Press to select SETUP, then press . • If trimming has already been set, the screen appears - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 204
the camera returns to the single- RESEt frame reservation screen. • If you want to trim the picture again screen can be 10 changed using the arrow pad, but if the zoom lever is used, the ratio is fixed at 4:3. If images recorded in 3:2 are trimmed, the ratio is also fixed at 4:3. Print setting - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 205
on the card, the PRINT ORDER SETTING screen does not appear. • The PRINT ORDER screen appears. To quit the print reservation, press to return to the playback mode menu. PRINt%ORDER%SEttING PRINt%ORDERED RESEt KEEP EXIt SELECt GO TIPS To cancel the print reservations for selected pictures only - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 206
insert the card again. If the problem persists, format the card. If the card cannot be formatted, it cannot be used. Remove the write-protect seal attached to the card. For details, refer to the instruction manual provided with the card. Replace the card or erase unwanted pictures. Before erasing - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 207
- F - CARD%SEtUP POWER%OFF SELECt FORMAt GO The card is not formatted. Format the card. Miscellaneous 11 206 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 208
action The camera is in the playback mode. Set the mode dial to any position except . The flash has not finished charging. Remove your finger from the shutter button, and wait until the orange lamp stops blinking. Press the shutter button again. The card is full. Erase unwanted pictures or - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 209
to the SmartMedia card. There is a problem with the card. Insert a new card or remove the writeprotect seal. Refer to the "Error codes". P.25 P.205 The flash does not fire. Possible cause Corrective action The flash is set to the flash off Select a flash mode other than flash off. mode. The - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 210
is in the shooting Press mode. dial to twice quickly, or set the mode . There are no pictures on the NO PICTURE appears on the monitor. card. Record pictures. There is a problem with the Refer to "Error codes". card. The camera is connected to a The monitor does not function when the AV - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 211
used. The camera is not in the playback mode. Set the mode dial to . The TV video signal setting is Set the TV to the video input mode. incorrect. Ref. Page P.192 P.151 P.151 The image quality is poor. The picture is too bright. Possible cause The flash was set to the fill-in flash mode. The - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 212
shoot using the fill-in flash mode. The white balance setting is Adjust the white balance according to the wrong. light source. Ref. Page P.133 P.79 P.133 The picture has obscured edge(s). Possible cause Corrective action The lens was partly blocked Hold the camera correctly, keeping your by - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 213
was too close. The flash was set to the flash off mode in a lighting condition requiring use of the flash. Corrective action Hold the camera correctly and press the shutter button gently. Position the camera more than 0.2 m/0.7 ft from the subject and take the picture. To take pictures closer than - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 214
Tab CAMERA / / / / / mode Function DRIVE*1 ISO MY MODE*2 FLASH SLOW NOISE REDUCTION*3 DIGITAL ZOOM FULLTIME AF AF MODE PANORAMA*4 2 IN 1 FUNCTION *5 Setting , ON, ON P.51 P.97 P.96 P.122 P.116 P.119 P.121 P.144 PICTURE CARD RAW, TIFF, SHQ, HQ, SQ1, SQ2 WB AUTO, PRESET1, PRESET2, CUSTOM - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 215
of menus mode (cont.) Top menu MODE MENU Tab SETUP (DRIVE) ( ) (WB) Function ALL RESET*6 Setting OFF, ON Ref. Page P.164 *7 , ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS, P.34 DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL, , PW mode. *7 Selectable languages differ according to the region where the camera is sold. Miscellaneous 214 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 216
List of menus mode Top menu MODE MENU Tab CAMERA PICTURE CARD SETUP (movies) WB Function ISO Setting AUTO, 64, 100, 200, 400 Ref. Page P.130 DIGITAL ZOOM FUNCTION SCENE MODES SHARPNESS CONTRAST SATURATION CARD SETUP ALL RESET *7 PW ON SETUP PW OFF SETUP BEEP FILE NAME PIXEL MAPPING VIDEO - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 217
List of menus mode (still pictures) Top menu MODE MENU Tab PLAY EDIT CARD SETUP INFO Function Setting START Ref. Page P.122 RAW DATA EDIT COPY CARD SETUP ALL RESET *7 PW ON SETUP PW OFF SETUP SCREEN SETUP VOLUME BEEP VIDEO OUT , WB, SHARPNESS, CONTRAST, SATURATION, FUNCTION, P.156 640 x - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 218
List of menus mode (movies) Top menu MODE MENU Tab EDIT CARD SETUP MOVIE PLAY Function COPY Setting ALL, SELECT Ref. Page P.162 CARD SETUP ALL RESET *7 PW ON SETUP PW OFF SETUP VOLUME BEEP VIDEO OUT MOVIE PLAYBACK INDEX EDIT ALL ERASE, FORMAT P.175 OFF, ON P.164 , ENGLISH, - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 219
default settings Shooting mode FNo SHUTTER Zoom LCD xD•SM/CF FLASH METERING AF target mark Histogram target mark AE lock DRIVE BKT ISO MY MODE FLASH SLAVE SLOW NOISE REDUCTION DIGITAL ZOOM FULLTIME AF AF MODE 11 (movie) PANORAMA 2 IN 1 F1.8 1/1000 Wide-angle Off ( : On) xD (the card - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 220
REC VIEW BEEP SHUTTER SOUND MY MODE SETUP FILE NAME m/ft VIDEO OUT SHORTCUT CUSTOM BUTTON DUAL CONTROL PANEL AF ILLUMINATOR List of factory default settings OFF OFF HQ (2560 × 1920, : 320 × 240) 2560 × 1920 2560 × 1920 2560 × 1920 1600 × 1200 NORMAL 640 × 480 NORMAL AUTO ±0 OFF NORMAL - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 221
List of factory default settings Playback mode INFO COPY ALL RESET PW ON SETUP PW OFF SETUP SCREEN SETUP VOLUME BEEP FILE NAME VIDEO OUT OFF OFF OFF OFF 0° OFF 640 × 480 OFF ALL ON ENGLISH 1 1 BLUE BACKGROUND 3 LOW 1-LOW RESET NORMAL NTSC 9 11 Miscellaneous 220 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 222
List of items by shooting mode FLASH MODE Mode Function Zoom Digital zoom AF Focus lock AF MODE FULLTIME AF AF target AF ILLUMINATOR Manual focus AUTO 9 9 9 SLOW1 SLOW 9 SLOW2 SLOW FLASH 9 9 MF BKT 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 - - - 9 - 9 9 9 9 9 9 - - 9 9 9 9 9*1 - - - - - 9 - - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 223
List of items by shooting mode Mode Function PANORAMA 9 2 IN 1 BLACK & WHITE SEPIA WHITE BOARD BLACK BOARD FUNCTION (movie) ISO WB CUSTOM WB SHARPNESS CONTRAST SATURATION SCENE MODES NOISE REDUCTION 11 Histogram target mark ALL RESET Miscellaneous PW ON SETUP PW OFF SETUP REC VIEW 222 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 224
List of items by shooting mode Mode Function 9 BEEP 9 SHUTTER SOUND 9 - MY MODE SETUP 9 - FILE NAME 9 PIXEL MAPPING 9 9 9 m/ft 9 VIDEO OUT 9 SHORTCUT 9 - CUSTOM BUTTON 9 - DUAL CONTROL PANEL 9 9: Available - : Not available *1 Cannot be selected in *2 Cannot be - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 225
maintenance After use Turn off the power and fit the lens cap on the lens. Cleaning the camera 1 Turn off the camera. ( P.31) 2 Remove the batteries ( P.21). (If you are using an AC adapter, unplug the AC adapter from the camera first before removing the plug from the AC outlet.) 3 Exterior - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 226
rule for Camera File system (DCF)), Exif 2.2 compatible, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), RAW data Still picture with : Wave format sound Movie : QuickTime Motion JPEG support Memory : xD-Picture Card (16 - 128MB) SmartMedia (4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB)*1 Compact Flash, Microdrive - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 227
Specifications Photometric system : Digital ESP metering, spot metering Aperture : F1.8 to F8.0 Shutter speed : 16 to 1/ : 375 g (0.8 lb.) (without batteries or card) SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER. 11 Miscellaneous 226 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 228
values indicate larger apertures. Backlight A light source to illuminate the monitor from behind the screen. CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) This converts light passing through the lens into electrical signals. On this camera, light is picked up and converted into RGB signals to build a single image - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 229
saving desired print settings on digital cameras. By entering which images to print and the number of copies of each, the user can easily have the desired images printed by a printer or print lab that supports the DPOF format. Eclipsing (Vignetting) This refers to when an object obscures part of the - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 230
this camera are recorded onto the card in JPEG format when the Record mode is set to SHQ, HQ, SQ1 or SQ2. By downloading these images to a personal computer, users can edit them using graphics application software or view the images using an Internet web browser. M (Manual) Mode The user sets both - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 231
TIFF image files can be handled by software programs for scanners and graphics applications. camera directly measures the light passing through the lens. TTL-AUTO For use with an external flash. Light emitted by the flash is measured by the light receptor in the camera as it passes through the lens - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 232
Card setup 175 Close-up playback 147 Cloudy day 134 Compact Flash (CF 25, 29 Connector cover 10, 151 Contrast 140 Control panel 10, 13 Copy 162 Custom button 12, 166 CUSTOM WB setting 135 Custom white balance 135 D Date/time setting 36 DC-IN jack 10, 23 Digital zoom - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 233
62 Landscape+Portrait shooting 62 Language setting 34 Lens 10 Lens cap 20 Lens cap string 20 Lithium battery pack 23 M Macro mode shooting . . . . . .107 Manual focus 100 Manual shooting 60, 93 Measurement units . . . . . .191 Memory gauge 18 Metering 102 Metering - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 234
11, 69 One-touch white balance 136 Optical zoom 50 Orange lamp 11, 40 Rechargeable batteries 23 Recording movies 48 Recording sound 153 Recording sound with still pictures 122 Red-eye reduction flash . . . .81 Remote control 110 Remote control Receiver . . .10, 110 Resizing 154 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 235
metering 102 SQ 125 Strap 20 Strap eyelet 10, 20 Sunny day 134 Super macro mode shooting 108 Super macro MF mode shooting 108 X xD-Picture Card 25, 29 Z Zoom lever 12, 50, 147, 148 T TIFF 125 Top menu 69 Trimming 155 Tripod socket 11 Tungsten light 134 Two-in-one - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 236
888-553-4448 (Toll-free) Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: [email protected] Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://olympus.com/digital/ Adobe [Photoshop] Support Adobe software updates and technical information can be obtained at - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 237
COMPUTER DIGITAL CAMERA - PC CONNECTION OPERATION MANUAL How to use your PC to get the most from images taken with your digital camera. Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. This manual provides instructions on how to install the USB driver. To ensure correct installation, refer only - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 238
explains in detail how to connect your Olympus digital camera to a computer. Read it carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. About this manual The information contained in this manual may be subject to change without notice. For the latest information on the product, please - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 239
Windows INDEX Flowchart 4 Identifying the OS 6 Windows (98/Me/2000/XP 8 Macintosh (OS 9/X 23 Downloading image files using other OS (For other OS users 31 3 Macintosh - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 240
card can be transferred to the computer. Some OS's (operating systems) may need a special setup before connecting to the camera Connecting the camera to the computer using the the computer recognizes the camera (p.14) Downloading image USB connector (extension card, etc.). Windows 95/NT - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 241
adapter when the camera is connected to the computer and is running on battery power, it may result in the loss of image data on the card or cause a malfunction .); CAMEDIA Master software; or other software. For details on using commercial graphics applications, refer to their instruction manuals. - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 242
Identifying the OS Identify the OS on your computer before connecting the camera. How to identify the OS depends on the computer. Windows 1 Double-click the "My Computer" icon on your desktop. When the "My computer" icon is - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 243
4 A System Properties window will appear. Note and record the "System:" information. Confirm that your system is Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000 Professional or Windows XP, then press "OK" to close the window. Identifying the OS If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, proceed to "Installing the USB driver for - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 244
If you are running any applications, quit them all. You are recommended to power the camera using the optional AC adapter. If the battery power runs out while the computer is accessing the card in the camera, the camera will turn off in the middle of the operation and this could destroy image files - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 245
is Windows 98/98 SE, you must install the USB driver. Follow the instructions below to install the USB driver in your computer. Once it is fully installed "Connecting the camera to the computer" ( p.11). 1 Insert the provided software CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2 The Olympus Windows Installer should - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 246
USB driver will start. 4 Click "OK" to restart your computer and the installation is complete. 5 When the computer has restarted, installation is complete. If the Olympus Windows Installer screen appears, click "Close" and remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive. 10 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 247
, connect the end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera. The location of the USB connector or multi connector varies depending on the camera model. Refer to the camera manual for details. Camera with a USB connector Computer Rectangular terminal Smaller terminal USB port USB cable - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 248
to press the (monitor) button. When the camera is turned on, the lamp on the right of the viewfinder lights up. Camera with a mode Set the mode dial to . (If the camera has a power switch as well as a mode dial, turn the power switch to ON.) Lens barrier Lamp (monitor) button Mode dial Mode dial - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 249
" to bypass the Microsoft Scanner and Camera Wizard. You may then use a more advanced image viewing/editing program such as Olympus CAMEDIA Master software. For detailed instructions on downloading, refer to the CAMEDIA Master software user's guide. When the camera is connected to the computer, none - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 250
media drive or USB Reader/Writer. In this case, the digital camera is recognized as another "Removable Disk". If you cannot find the icon, the camera and computer are not connected properly. Turn the camera off, disconnect the camera from the computer and connect again, or proceed to "Confirming - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 251
Windows Confirming the USB driver is installed If the computer does not recognize the camera as a Removable Disk, follow the procedure below to check whether the USB driver has been fully installed. 1 Open "My Computer" and double-click the "Control - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 252
Windows Confirming the USB driver is installed 4 Confirm that "OLYMPUS Digital Camera" is in the "Universal Serial Bus Controller" category. If you cannot find the "OLYMPUS Digital Camera", turn the camera off, disconnect the camera from the computer and start again. Users running Windows 98/98 SE - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 253
that the AC adapter is correctly connected or that the batteries are not running low. the card (there is no card in the camera or there is a problem with the card) Check that you can play back pictures stored on the card on the monitor of your digital camera. 3 Double-click the "Dcim" folder. 17 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 254
to your computer 4 Double-click the "100olymp" folder. Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as "P1010001.jpg" are displayed. • The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules. Folder name File name (Example) (Example) Serial number Month - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 255
image with software that supports JPEG or TIFF images files, such as Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop or CAMEDIA Master software. The lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp blinks while the image is being copied. Never open the card cover on the camera, load or remove the batteries, or - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 256
on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Some camera models have either a lamp on the right of the viewfinder or a card access lamp, and the location varies depending on the model. Refer to your camera's reference manual. Lamp 2 Double-click the "My Computer" icon - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 257
Me/2000/XP 1 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Some camera models have either a lamp on the right of the viewfinder or a card access lamp, and the location varies depending on the model. Refer to your camera's reference manual. Lamp 21 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 258
3 Click on the message. The "Unplug or Eject Hardware" window appears. 4 When a message appears, click "OK". 5 Remove the USB cable from the camera. 6 Remove the USB cable from your computer. Windows If the window returns the following message when you click "Unplug or Eject Hardware", first - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 259
to power the camera using the optional AC adapter. If the battery power runs out while the computer is accessing the card in the camera, the camera will turn in the camera cannot be opened without first downloading them. etc. For more details, visit the Olympus web site. Connecting the camera to the - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 260
, connect the end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera. The location of the USB connector or multi connector varies depending on the camera model. Refer to the camera manual for details. Camera with a USB connector Computer Rectangular terminal Smaller terminal USB port USB cable - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 261
has a power switch as well as a mode dial, turn the power switch to ON.) Lens barrier Lamp (monitor) button Mode dial Macintosh Camera with a mode (Camera setup/connection mode) Set the mode dial to to turn the camera on. Power switch Mode dial Power switch 4 The computer recognizes the - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 262
a problem with the card) Check that you can play back pictures on the monitor of your camera. the USB cable (the camera is not properly connected to the computer by the USB cable). Apple "File Exchange" extension is not enabled. • Please refer to your Apple operating system manual for instructions - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 263
Downloading images to your computer Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as "P1010001.JPG" are displayed. • The camera automatically assigns folder names and file names according to the following rules. Folder name (Example) File name (Example) Serial number Month / Day / Serial - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 264
image with software that supports JPEG or TIFF images files, such as Paint Shop Pro, Photoshop or CAMEDIA Master software. The lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp blinks while the image is being copied. Never open the card cover on the camera, load or remove the batteries, or - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 265
"File > Close" and exit the Apple Image Capture software. At this time, the camera is indicated as "unlabeled". If you use the Apple Image Capture software, images downloaded to your computer and transferred back to a card may not play back on the camera or may have other problems. 29 Macintosh - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 266
blinking. Lamp Macintosh 2 Drag the "untitled" icon on the desktop to "Trash". 3 Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking. Card access lamp Lamp 4 Remove the USB cable from the camera. 5 Remove the USB cable from your computer. 30 - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 267
readers may not be compatible with Mac OS X. Check the Olympus website for the most up-to-date compatibility information. Does your computer have a built-in PC card slot? No Yes Use the optional PC card adapter*. *Not supported by Windows NT4.0 or lower Does your computer have a built-in floppy - Olympus 5050 | C-5050 Zoom Reference Manual (11 MB) - Page 268
888-553-4448 (Toll-free) Our phone customer support is available from 8 am to 10 pm (Monday to Friday) ET E-Mail: [email protected] Olympus software updates can be obtained at: http://olympus.com/digital/ Adobe [Photoshop] Support Adobe software updates and technical information can be obtained at
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Explanation of digital camera functions and operating instructions.
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